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willyT · 04-12-2007, 10:46 PM

I'm another newbie
Picked up 70 3/4 ton (350 w/350 auto) a few weeks ago and have been reading posts on headers
From posts I've narrowed it to either hooker 2452 coated, headmen elite shorty or thorley tri-y's nickel chrome.

I want to keep it under $400 so these fit my budget
Truck is lowered some, not sure how much.
I'd prefer the hookers or Thorleys but not sure on ground clearence.
Would I be better off with the shorties.

Thanks
WT

bankone1 · 04-12-2007, 11:01 PM

that a nice 2-tone truck

1968SWBBigBlock · 04-12-2007, 11:03 PM

Normal headers lay about 2-3" below the frame - look around and make sure you can live with that. The shorties will allow you to tuck the exhust near the frame for a cleaner under side. Nice ride. Judging by the ride height you should be fine with both styles of headers.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 04-13-2007, 01:07 AM

that truck is freakin awesome dude, but the long tube headers give the best performance upgrade but for a daily driver that might see the track if it even does, the manifolds would be your best bet

gotta post more pics of that thing

timcos · 04-13-2007, 01:14 AM

Check these out.

Would they fit?

http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_jch10.htm

Fastfun · 04-13-2007, 01:25 AM

That's a nice truck. I like silver and black together.

wild one · 04-13-2007, 01:49 AM

Thorley Tri-y's all the way. Had a set on a 67 RS Camaro - fit very well, lots of clearance in the engine bay and fit nice and tight to the floor pan. Overall build quality was awesome with nice clean welds, heavy gauge tube for the pipes and nice thick flanges. I had such good luck with those that my buddies truck (big block 1985 xtra cab dually) now has a pair - which he can't stop talking about the great build quality, fit and finish.

His trucks rocker sits 6" off of the ground and has no part of the header hanging lower than the frame rail. My only suggestion is to pay the extra for the ceramic finish since the nickel finish does burn off eventually.

04-12-2007, 10:46 PM	#1
willyT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 9	Another new guy:choice between 3 headers I'm another newbie Picked up 70 3/4 ton (350 w/350 auto) a few weeks ago and have been reading posts on headers From posts I've narrowed it to either hooker 2452 coated, headmen elite shorty or thorley tri-y's nickel chrome. I want to keep it under $400 so these fit my budget Truck is lowered some, not sure how much. I'd prefer the hookers or Thorleys but not sure on ground clearence. Would I be better off with the shorties. Thanks WT Attached Images

04-12-2007, 11:01 PM	#2
bankone1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 212	Re: Another new guy:choice between 3 headers that a nice 2-tone truck

04-12-2007, 11:03 PM	#3
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Another new guy:choice between 3 headers Normal headers lay about 2-3" below the frame - look around and make sure you can live with that. The shorties will allow you to tuck the exhust near the frame for a cleaner under side. Nice ride. Judging by the ride height you should be fine with both styles of headers. __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

04-13-2007, 01:07 AM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Another new guy:choice between 3 headers that truck is freakin awesome dude, but the long tube headers give the best performance upgrade but for a daily driver that might see the track if it even does, the manifolds would be your best bet gotta post more pics of that thing __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

04-13-2007, 01:14 AM	#5
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: Another new guy:choice between 3 headers Check these out. Would they fit? http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_jch10.htm __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

04-13-2007, 01:25 AM	#6
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: Another new guy:choice between 3 headers That's a nice truck. I like silver and black together.

04-13-2007, 01:49 AM	#7
wild one Registered......... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Livermore,CA Posts: 288	Re: Another new guy:choice between 3 headers Thorley Tri-y's all the way. Had a set on a 67 RS Camaro - fit very well, lots of clearance in the engine bay and fit nice and tight to the floor pan. Overall build quality was awesome with nice clean welds, heavy gauge tube for the pipes and nice thick flanges. I had such good luck with those that my buddies truck (big block 1985 xtra cab dually) now has a pair - which he can't stop talking about the great build quality, fit and finish. His trucks rocker sits 6" off of the ground and has no part of the header hanging lower than the frame rail. My only suggestion is to pay the extra for the ceramic finish since the nickel finish does burn off eventually. __________________ 1966 C10 panel-400 small block/TH 350 combo Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool! Popcorn: Pops at exactly 444 degreese Expands to 44 times it's original size Has a 4 year shelf life Last edited by wild one; 04-13-2007 at 01:53 AM.



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